Conflicting reports about attacks in Darfur’s Jebel Marra area
November 25, 2022 (KHARTOUM) – The non-signatory Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdel Wahid al-Nur (SLM/A-AW) accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other armed groups form the area of attacking areas under their control in northern Jebel Marra.
Fighting between the holdout group and the RSF over land accessibility occurs from time to time in the restive part of the mountainous area, according to UNITAMS reports to the Security Council.
Also, internal clashes take place regularly between SLM/A-AW, SLA-Zanoon and SLA-Mubarak Aldouk splinter factions in eastern and northern Jebel Marra.
SLA-AW Military Spokesman Walid Mohamed Abakr on Friday said they repelled an attack by the RSF elements on Umu and Daya areas in northern Jebel Marra on November 19.
Abakr pointed out that peace signatory and splinter groups took part in the attack on the SLA-AW-controlled areas. He added that Aldouk was transferred to an RSF hospital in Khartoum for treatment.
On November 24, UNOCHA reported internal fighting between the SLA factions in Umu and Arshin before spreading later to Daya, Wara and Kia on November 19.
The UN humanitarian agency added that the fighting displaced 5,600 people who have taken refuge in internally displaced persons (IDP) gathering sites.
SLM-Transitional Council denies
The SLM-TC led by Hadi Idris issued a statement late on Friday denying claims that they took part in the alleged attack on Umu and Daya on November 19.
“The inclusion of the Movement and its leaders in the (clashes) is pure slander and fabricated allegations. Also, it is a cheap attempt to confuse the scene and discredit the Movement,” said the SLM-TC Spokesman Abdel Aziz Adam.
The spokesman of the holdout group accused the SLM-TC leader Hadi Idris of backing the attack.
The SLM-AW declined calls to join the Juba peace agreement but the South Sudanese government still hope to convince the group leader Abdel Wahid al-Nur to join the process.
Sudan Tribune failed to reach the RSF Spokesman for comment on these attacks.
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